Department of Psychological Sciences
The objective of USD's Department of Psychological Sciences is to advance student understanding of psychology and behavioral neuroscience as a science, a profession and a means of promoting human welfare.
Why Choose Psychological Sciences at USD?
Advance your understanding of psychology as a science, a profession and a means of promoting the welfare of human and animal species with a degree in psychology or behavioral neuroscience.
Advanced Research Environment
Faculty actively pursue their own research, and you'll have the opportunity to benefit from their unique, distinguished experience in the lab and have co-publication opportunities or conduct your own research projects.
Real-World Experiences
With small class sizes and collaborative research projects, you'll gain tangible experiences in the lab and field that help deepen your understanding of complex topics.
Solid Communications Skills
You'll have the opportunity to present your research at conferences, as well as on campus at Creative Collaborations. This leads to the solid presentation and communication skills that employers are looking for.
Connect Beyond the Classroom
Learn from guest experts who present advanced psychological concepts to augment classwork, student research and faculty research.
Recent Spotlights

Farewell Dr. Rebekah Wanic
November 30, 2020
After eight years of dedicated service to the Department of Psychological Sciences, Dr. Rebekah Wanic has accepted a faculty position at National Univ…

BN Major Mark Bautista's Role as Involvement Consultant
October 30, 2020
Mark Bautista is a senior Behavioral Neuroscience major currently working as an involvement consultant. His position as an IC allows him to assist stu…

Meet Dr. Jen Wenzel, New Psychological Sciences Professor
October 23, 2020
The Department of Psychological Sciences is pleased to welcome Jen Wenzel, PhD, as the newest faculty member joining the department. She comes to USD …

Psychological Sciences Alumni Rita Taylor's Post-Graduate Work
October 16, 2020
Rita Taylor is an alumna of the Department of Psychological Sciences and now works at Sharp Healthcare as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) speciali…

Behavioral Neuroscience Alumni Kiran Long-Iyer Continues Education at UC Davis
October 2, 2020
Kiran Long-Iyer is an alumni from the Department of Psychological Sciences who studied Behavioral Neuroscience. She is now a graduate student at the U…
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